"This color, which we would normally not see, but we're seeing with the use of this camera, in the near-infrared spectrum, I telling me, without a doubt, that I have removed the entire lymph node," said Weintritt.

The procedure delivered good news to Judy and Tom.

"It was clear of cancer. So that was very good news. It was a relief. And I'm very happy to have been the first patient, and that it worked out," said Judy Short.

"I was happy that she was the Guinea pig. Anything that would give her even further assurance, which this did, that she was going to be alright forever!" Tom, the optimist declared.

The world-travelers did have to postpone an African Safari, but they are making plans to travel to the Balkans soon.